Description
This comforting Keto Beef Stroganoff recipe offers a creamy, savory dish with tender sirloin steak, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce, all perfectly suited for a low-carb ketogenic diet. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight meal that combines classic flavors with keto-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1½ pounds sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 onion, sliced
- ½ pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
Sauce Components
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ¾ cups beef stock
- A dash or two of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare and Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the thinly sliced sirloin steak well with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the pan, then fry the beef for a few minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: Add the butter to the same pan. Once melted, add the sliced onions, mushrooms, and crushed garlic. Cook this mixture for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms have softened.
- Add Flour and Spices: Sprinkle the almond flour and ground paprika over the cooked vegetables in the pan. Stir thoroughly to coat the onions and mushrooms evenly, allowing the almond flour to absorb some of the moisture and begin thickening the mixture.
- Incorporate Beef Stock: Pour the beef stock into the pan, stirring everything together well. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes so that it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
- Add Creamy Elements: Stir in the Dijon mustard, sour cream, cream cheese, and a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce. Continue stirring and cook the sauce until all ingredients are fully combined and warmed through, resulting in a rich and creamy texture.
- Return Beef and Finish: Add the browned beef back into the skillet. Stir gently and cook together for a few minutes so the beef warms through and absorbs the flavors of the sauce. Serve immediately alongside your preferred keto-friendly side dish.
Notes
- Use almond flour as a keto-friendly thickener instead of regular flour to keep carbs low.
- For a more intense flavor, choose a high-quality beef stock or homemade if possible.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or steamed low-carb vegetables for a complete keto meal.
- Ensure the cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature to incorporate smoothly into the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
